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wedding in thailand with not one, but two epic ceremonies

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When it came to planning their wedding, this couple wanted to make sure that both of their families felt represented. So, for their destination wedding in Thailand they had two completely unique ceremonies...each with their own epic floral installation! Keep reading to hear all about how they fused their American and Thai cultures into one magical celebration and to see more of these breathtaking photos by Madiow Photography.

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the inspo: a fusion of two cultures

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Our inspiration was to host the best celebration for our family and friends by showcasing the beauty of both our cultures! We knew we wanted a destination wedding so that our American guests could attend an event in a tropical paradise. We have known each other since we were eight years old, so it was a true blessing to share our love story with others, many of whom have supported us since we were kids. In all the design and thematic elements, we made sure to pay homage to Thailand's natural beauty. The Wedding Bliss Thailand and IAMFLOWER teams did a great job working with our vision.

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every last outfit

bride in traditional thai attire

Starting with their traditional Thai wedding ceremony, the bride stunned in a white and gold Sabai-style dress with gold jewelry. Her bridal party also wore traditional Thai ensembles in shades of silver, blue, and green. The groom wore chong kraben pants and a gold silk jacket for the ceremony and his groomsmen wore complementary looks in shades of blue and green. 

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For their Western ceremony, the bride slipped into a lovely strapless jacquard ballgown with a dropped waist and accessorized with pearl earrings and shoes. The groom looked just as chic in his classic black tuxedo. 

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a traditional thai ceremony

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We knew we wanted to have a traditional Thai ceremony because Matthew was so eager to lead the Khan Maak procession! He even practiced learning Thai for months leading up to the wedding. We loved that each guest got to participate in the water blessing ceremony. My mom walked me down the aisle and that is a moment I will never forget for the rest of my life.

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With the misty water and mountains in the backdrop Anantara Layan Phuket fulfilled all of their tropical destination wedding dreams and then some!

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a surprise performance

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As a surprise to everyone, including the groom, the bride performed by singing and playing the piano during the reception–a truly magical moment that they'll remember for the rest of their lives.

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advice from the happy couple

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Trust yourself in the whole process! Only you know what is best for your wedding day and what will make you the happiest. Try to avoid making comparisons to others or giving in to pressure to look a certain way at your wedding if it doesn't bring you joy. Remember to be present and show appreciation for all your loved ones who have supported you through it all.

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